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Attack on BSF patrol team: Tripura cops nab 8 accused; CM condemns incident

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned a violent mob ambush of three Border Security Force personnel in Sepahijala district near the Indo‑Bangladesh (Ashabari) border, calling the incident “unacceptable” and a “matter of grave concern”. The attack followed a dispute over suspected smuggling after troops from the 49th Battalion detained a local resident named Hefzur Rahman. All three jawans were injured. The CM warned of strict action and demanded a response. Police later arrested eight individuals in connection with the assault.

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GUWAHATI, Nov 3: Police have arrested at least eight accused, including three women, in connection with the alleged assault by a group of villagers on a BSF patrolling team at Asha Bari in Boxanagar block of Tripura’s Sepahijala district, sources said on Tuesday. According to the police, a BSF…

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Attack on BSF patrol team: Tripura cops nab 8 accused; CM condemns incident

GUWAHATI, Nov 3: Police have arrested at least eight accused, including three women, in connection with the alleged assault by a group of villagers on a BSF patrolling team at Asha Bari in Boxanagar block of Tripura’s Sepahijala district, sources said on Tuesday. According to the police, a BSF…

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